Askern vs Barnby Dun
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Askern offers lower property prices by roughly 41%. Askern has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnby Dun edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askern
£138,527
Barnby Dun
£233,638
Crime Rate
Askern
116.4
Barnby Dun
116.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askern
66.7%
Barnby Dun
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askern
356.2
Barnby Dun
413.8
EPC Rating
Askern
70.4
Barnby Dun
70.9
Median Income
Askern
£29,931
Barnby Dun
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Askern more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £138,527 versus £233,638 in Barnby Dun. The most affordable entry point in Askern is a flat at £63,500, while in Barnby Dun it is a terraced at £181,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £113,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askern prices grew faster — 63% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Askern (116.4 per 1,000) compared to Barnby Dun (116.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Askern is violent-crime, while in Barnby Dun it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality favours Barnby Dun: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Askern.
Askern School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askern | Barnby Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnby Dun enjoy 413.8 Mbps on average, while Askern lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Askern and 97.7% in Barnby Dun. Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Askern and 79.8% in Barnby Dun.
Barnby Dun is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (414 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnby Dun is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Askern's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Askern and £1,093 in Barnby Dun. 59.7% of homes in Askern have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Barnby Dun.
Barnby Dun has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Askern has a population of 5,439 while Barnby Dun has 3,264. Median household income is £30,186 in Barnby Dun and £29,931.4 in Askern. The median age is 47.5 in Askern and 43.4 in Barnby Dun. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Askern and 54.9% in Barnby Dun.
| Indicator | Askern | Barnby Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,439 | 3,264 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,931.4 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 22.7% |
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